Leanne is a senior Personal Trainer at Fitness First George St Platinum. She is focused on coaching clients to achieve the best version of themselves through many different methodologies and techniques including weight lifting, circuit training, clean eating (within reason) and coaching the development of the right mind set for the right outcomes. Follow Leanne on Facebook or Instagram, or get in touch: leanne.tesoriero@gmail.com.

For most women, the chin up feels like an impossible feat. When I mention the words to some of my female clients, I’m met with reactions like “that’s way too hard” or “that’s a man’s exercise”. So let’s get something straight – Wonder Woman is not the only woman that can do chin ups! Unlike […]

When it comes to lifting weights, different opinions, techniques and training styles are often shared around the weights floor. But there’s no denying that how you lift is just as important as how much you lift. In other words, don’t sacrifice technique for load. Good weightlifting technique is like learning to ride a bike – […]

There’s no denying the way we think and feel about our bodies is often influenced by how we perceive others. Many males might envisage themselves as having the strength and muscle mass of Thor, while women might strive to take on a more Miranda Kerr-like physique. In today’s society of #fitspo bodies and perfectly crafted […]

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